Narrative and Tax Compliance

21 Pages Posted: 18 Dec 2012 Last revised: 2 Jun 2015

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Susan C. Morse

University of Texas at Austin - School of Law

Date Written: September 24, 2013

Abstract

Some noncompliant taxpayers fall outside the reach of third-party withholding and reporting. Revenue agencies may use enforcement and/or prosocial strategies to encourage compliance among such taxpayers. Revenue agencies should stand ready to use narrative as part of these efforts, despite implementation challenges. This is because of the persuasive capacity of narrative. It is also because media will likely create a narrative around any prominent strategy, and the media narrative may not further the goals of the agency.

Keywords: narrative, tax compliance, enforcement, prosocial

JEL Classification: H26, K34

Suggested Citation

Morse, Susan C., Narrative and Tax Compliance (September 24, 2013). UC Hastings Research Paper No. 14, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2191216 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2191216

Susan C. Morse (Contact Author)

University of Texas at Austin - School of Law ( email )

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Austin, TX 78705
United States

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